Missing Vicki back on morning show

KENS morning anchor Vicki Buffolino, after being absent from the air for some six weeks to recover from neck surgery, returned this morning at 5 a.m., looking pretty, bright-eyed and healthy.

Finally, the whole team is back together — co-anchor Fred Lozano, weathercaster Paul Mireles, traffic reporter Kellie Patterson and Vicki. Buffolino is feeling great, news boss Kurt Davis said, and will continue on the morning news show all week.

Karen Grace did beautifully as Vicki’s fill-in. But I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s relieved somewhat to get back to her weekend anchor gig and civilized hours — rather than having to rise at 3 a.m. or so.

However, don’t go looking for Buffolino at noon today or probably for the rest of the week. Davis said: “Vicki won’t be on the noon news right away — Fred will solo anchor for now.”